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BD59 AVU

2010 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,018 mi
Last recorded172,018 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 AVU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 172,018 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 149,451 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 148,162 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 144,318 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 137,199 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2019 137,199 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 129,613 miles

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 22 Nov 2017 121,921 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 112,635 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 98,473 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 90,080 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 90,080 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 81,006 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 80,644 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2013 74,445 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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BD59 AVU is a 2010 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2010 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 80,809 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD59 AVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 16 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD59 AVU registered?

BD59 AVU is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 11 January 2010.

Is BD59 AVU safe to buy?

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